University of Maine soccer forward Abby Kraemer became the school’s first All-American a year ago and this season became the first America East player in 25 years to receive a second All-American berth.
Kraemer, an All-American second team pick last year, was chosen to the third team this season.
She was one of just two players from a New England school to be chosen an All-American along with University of Connecticut junior forward Chioma Okafor, who was also a third team pick.
There are four All-American teams.
Kraemer, a native of Waterloo, Ontario, led the Black Bears in scoring with seven goals and five assists for 19 points.
The Black Bears won the America East tournament for the second straight year and earned a berth to the NCAA tournament.
She had three game-winning goals and was named to the All-America East first team and to the All-Tournament team.
She had a goal and an assist in the 3-0 victory over New Hampshire in the America East championship game.
She was also named to the All-Atlantic Region second team along with teammates Myla Schneider and Kristina Kelly. Lara Kirkby was a third team pick.
Kraemer concluded her UMaine career with 31 goals and 12 assists for 74 points and 10 of her goals were game-winners.
The All-Americans will be recognized at the United Soccer Coaches All-America ceremony and reception on Jan. 11 in Chicago in conjunction with the United Soccer Coaches convention.
